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Institute: Do you remember the first time you realised you wanted to become an actress?
Gillian: My mum took me to see ‘The Fantastiks’ off broadway when I was a kid and the opening scene was a girl my age praying at the foot of her bed pleading “Please God, PLEASE! Please don’t let me be normal!” I was an awkward kid trying to figure out where I fit in, and watching that character in that moment was so comforting and inspiring at that age where I felt so much pressure to conform to the ‘norm’ but didn’t really want to or know how to. The relief and inspiration that that one simple scene gave me was probably the first time I realized how powerful, effective, and inspirational performance could be.

Institute: Could you single out an actor or performance that has had a profound impact on you in the last five years?
Gillian: I dont know about five years, but some of the most influential performances in my lifetime have been…Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of a spotless mind Audrey Tattou in Amèlie Diane Keaton in Annie Hall Annette Bennington in Running with Scissors Juliette Binoche in Lovers on a Bridge Ryan Gosling in Lars and The Real Girl

Institute: What can you reveal about Liars All?
Gillian: Obsession. Ego. Lust. Revenge. Murder.

Institute: You play Missy, can you tell us about the character?
Gillian: Missy was a hard character to understand let alone empathize with in order to play her. She’s a dark creature, a wilted flower suffering from manic depression.

Institute: Do you like to do a lot of research into your roles?
Gillian: Yes. Although I’ve yet to work a role that requires the depth of research I’m eager to challenge myself with.

Institute: Do you ever become emotionally involved with your characters?
Gillian: Inevitably.

Institute: What was the most valuable lesson you learnt from being on set?
Gillian: Technicality, professionalism, and the importance of being a team player. I find there’s just absolutely no room for ego in this business.

Institute: What do you look for in a character or film?
Gillian: Meat. Dimension. A la ck of comfort. Something I’ve yet to fully explore within myself.

Institute: What are your thoughts on fashion today?
Gillian: I wouldn’t say I take fashion very seriously. I just look at it as another daily form of self expression to have fun with. I find inspiration in my moods and throw on what makes me feel good.

Institute: As an actress do you feel more aware of the way you dress?
Gillian: Perhaps less so. I get so used to people dressing me for the characters i play that when its time to take the costumes off and slip back into my own skin, i’m only left with the energy to be as comfortably myself as possible.

Institute: Where do you think trends are created?
Gillian: Through the infectious confidence of those unafraid to beat to their own drum.

Institute: Do you have a favourite fashion designer?
Gillian: Balmain. Zac Posen. Chloe. Kimberly Ovitz. Rick Owens.

Institute: Top five fashion essentials?
Gillian: Chuck Taylors. Leather biker jacket. Red lipstick. Old Levis . White Hanes t-shirts from Target.

Gallery Link: x3 | Institute Magazine – 2012

Altrough all the materials from Foam: shoot, behind the scenes featurette and even tasty video we still can’t get enough of this stuff, right? Here are some polaroids as a snack, we still can dream about more too.

Gallery Link: x15 | Photoshoots: 020 [polaroids]

We also got coolest video ever from FOAM shoot and currently i upload this into media archive [opening this week!]. So far enjoy captures from it & stay tuned.

Gallery Link: x167 | Screen Captures : Gimme Shelter: Behind The Scenes with Gillian Zinser

I guess you were amazed by awesome FOAM shoot with Gillian Zinser, right? Looking for some behind the scenes feature? Here you go!

Gallery Link: x13 | Photoshoots: 020 [behind the scenes]

For a brand that’s built its name upon that quintessential California cool, we can’t think of a better person to rep Planet Blue’s latest collection than one of the stars of the new 90210. Gillian Zinser shows off flared trousers, floral dresses, and lots of fringe in the sun drenched lookbook for “Gimme Shelter.” It’s all cute, affordable, and the best part is, everything is available to buy online right this second.

Check out amazing outtakes with Gillian Zinser from her FOAM/Planet Blue shoot and start your California dreaming now.

Gallery Link: x12 | Photoshoots: 020

Somewhere in Palm Springs, Gillian Zinser causes a heatwave

For the first time ever, Coachella will take over Indio for two weekends in a row. We trekked into the Palm Springs desert with festival darling Gillian Zinser and Planet Blue to tune out and get ready for the biggest encore in the biz.

See the full spread in the May 2012 issue! magazine hits stands on March 13

Gallery Link: x51 | Magazine Scans > Foam – April/May 2012

Gillian photographed for Fault on September 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Gallery Link: x7 | Photoshoots: 019

The leading ladies of 90210 are known for their tiny frames, and Gillian Zinser is no exception.

“I guess I’m just built this way,” the svelte 26-year-old told Us Weekly at 2nd Annual Hollywood Rush Benefiting the Baby Dragon Fund in L.A. Sunday. “I’d love to put on a few pounds, so I hang out by the doughnuts [at craft service], but it hasn’t hit yet.”

Zinser joined The CW hit in 2009 as surfer chick Ivy Sullivan; she was promoted to series regular in February 2010.

“It’s a fun set and we’re all close in age and spirit,” Zinser said of costars AnnaLynne McCord, 24, Shenae Grimes, 22, Jessica Stroup, 25, Jessica Lowndes, 23, Matt Lanter, 28, Tristan Wilds, 22, and Michael Steger, 31.

“There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes. In fact, we always joke that it would make a really great reality show to show the behind the scenes on 90210,” Zinser told Us. “What goes on in hair and makeup is far more entertaining that a lot of what’s out there!”

“The whole cast is a bunch of pranksters,” Zinser added. “We’re always laughing.”

Actress Gillian Zinser attends the 2nd annual Hollywood Rush at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on February 19, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

Gallery Links:
x76 | 2nd Annual Hollywood Rush Benefiting The Baby Dragon Fund – 19 February 2012
x2 | 2nd Annual Hollywood Rush Benefiting The Baby Dragon Fund – Inside – 19 February 2012

We managed to snag a quick interview with 90210 star Gillian Zinser at the opening of the new Converse store on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. The shop has an eclectic vibe, evoked by street-style designs and graffiti art.

We asked Zinser what her favorite part of the store was?
GZ: The collaborative effort between the brand and customers through the customization station.

What are your favorite Converse?
GZ:The Chuck Taylor All Star hi tops, are the only sneakers I wear.

The store offers roughly 200 different styles of footwear and the customization station gives shoppers the unique opportunity to screen-print their Converse in less than twenty minutes. You can choose from 150 pre-loaded images or you can bring in your own images to be screen-printed onto your kicks.

Gillian was pictures on the set of “90210” in LA on 17 February.

Gallery Link: x86 | 17 February 2012

Gillian Zinser attends the Converse West Coast Flagship Store Opening at Converse on February 15, 2012 in Santa Monica, California.

Gallery Link: x47 | Converse West Coast flaship opening in Santa Monica – 15 February 2012

Gillian were shooting for InStyle Germany magazine, i will try to figure out on which issue she will be featured in. If you can donate the scans, please e’mail me. I added 2 photos from her shoot, she looks brilliant!

Behind the scenes on my fashion shoot for InStyle Germany — the delightful actress Gillian Zinser was perfectly at home goofing around with us all day long on the streets of downtown LA. The best part of the shoot was reuniting with fashion editor extraordinaire Stefanie Albrecht. Thanks Stefanie for the beautiful stories, and the catch-up!

Gallery Link: x2 | Photoshoots: 018

I added in the gallery HD captures with Gillian from episode 16 of “90210” season 4.

Gallery Link: x250 | Screen Captures: 90210 – “No Good Deed”

Gillian relaxes during a break from filming “90210” on a LA beach on February 2, 2012.

Gallery Link: x25 | 2 February 2012

The cast of 90210 spotted on set in Ca on February 1, 2012.

Gallery Link: x34 | 1 February 2012

Gillian posted via Twitter some a few pictures from her shooting in Palm Springs for FOAM magazine. Are you excited?

in palm springs shooting for @foammag with the brilliant brilliant zoey grossman!

Gallery Link: x2 | Miscellaneous: Personal

I added in the gallery HD captures with Gillian from episode 15 of “90210” season 4.

Gallery Link: x200 | Screen Captures: 90210 – “Trust, Truth, and Traffic”

I am so proud and happy to say, that today on February 1, Gillian Zinser Network celebrating 1 year online! I remember how excited i was to launch the first ever web resource about amazing Gillian, how long i’ve been worked to up all things done. But now, i’m truly thankful for everything. It’s been an amazing year!

I want to thank Gillian for being such unique and beautiful inside & out: she is are one inspiration. I can’t even describe how joying i am, while see her new photos during events, etc. For now i watch 90210 only because of her, but always really happy when i see her anywhere, she is gorgeous.

Thanks so much to my host Fan Sites Network for providing me all the help and chance to have this website.

And, of course, deeply and huge thanks to all visitors: you make me happy in the best way either! Seeing how all my hard work is need – is the best feeling i ever had by run a fansite. Let’s hope for many more amazing years of this source and many many more news & project with Gillian to come. I have also really many surprises, so stay tuned!

Happy First Anniversary to Gillian Zinser Network. One day i hope Gillian will be proud by all of this support and love
xoxo

UPD: Gillian made my day by sending this via Twitter:

thank you <3

I added in the gallery HD captures with Gillian from episode 14 of “90210” season 4.

Gallery Link: x272 | Screen Captures: 90210 – “Mama Can You Hear Me?”